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It's Monday, Dec. 5, and here's what is going on around California after a challenging weekend:

OAKLAND TRAGEDY

The toll: The death toll of the Oakland fire is now at 33 and expected to grow. Behind the grim statistics are mostly young victims who were drawn by a love of music to a warehouse that some called a death trap. Los Angeles Times

The questions: Investigators are beginning the process of assessing potential criminal liability for the deadliest fire in recent California history....

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